Location
Swanley Depot

Hours
Full Time (hours as per operational requirements)

Salary
Competitive salary offered (details upon application)

About the Role
As a Maintenance Operative Level 2, you will assist in the efficient service delivery of the M25 DBFO Network by undertaking a wide range of hazard clearance, network maintenance, and other tasks as required by your Line Manager. Operating from our Swanley depot, your responsibilities will include cyclical maintenance, graffiti removal, carriageway repairs, soft estate maintenance such as grassland upkeep, litter picking, sign maintenance, cleansing, safety and boundary fence repairs, and minor civil engineering or building remedial tasks like headwall repair. You will implement Chapter 8 compliant Traffic Management in line with CPS policies, method statements, risk assessments, and industry standards. Accurate and legible written and verbal communication is essential for reporting and record-keeping. You will use mobile communication and data devices to input data accurately for business records and reports. Routine vehicle checks and maintaining up-to-date driving records in line with legislation and CPS procedures are required. Taking due care of CPS property including tablets, vehicles, and radios is expected. You will raise awareness of issues affecting the safe operation of the network and report them promptly. Ensuring Traffic Management signs, equipment, and materials are carried on vehicles according to the current Maintenance checklist, restocking, recording, and reporting defects as appropriate will be part of your duties. Participation in the Winter Service rota is also required.

Why Work for Us
Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious and meaningful infrastructure projects, supporting national economies and strengthening communities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including smart working options with flexibility such as staggered start and finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow, 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), family friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave, pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

Experience
Proven experience in highway maintenance or a similar role is essential to perform the varied duties effectively.

About You
You will be a reliable and safety-conscious individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are important. You must be proactive in identifying and reporting issues affecting network safety and maintenance. Flexibility to participate in the Winter Service rota and adapt to operational demands is required.

Qualifications
- UK Driving Licence, minimum category C (LGV Class 1)
- Driver Qualification Card / CPC up to date / In Date Digi Card
- CSCS Operative Card
- FISS card
- Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highways Maintenance
- LTMO
- NHSS Sector 2 A/B Fencing qualification – Lead Installer Status (to be appointed by the CPS)
- ROLO Sector Scheme 18
- NHSS12A/B 1 Day qualification
- 12AB for Static Temporary Traffic Management on High-Speed Roads and All-Purpose Trunk Road (APTR) network
- NHSS Sector 2 A/B Fencing qualification
- Unit 518 (formerly unit 13) Winter Service Operations and unit 580 (formerly unit 80) Snowplough/V blade
- Appropriate lifting qualification - ALLMI
- Banksman / Manual Handling
- 12AB Impact Protection Vehicle Courses (IPV) – Live & Non-Live Lane
- Strimmer / Hedge Trimmer
- Disc cutter/Abrasive wheel
- VRS Guardrail Inc ABC
- NVQ Level 2 - Safety Fence (Lead Installer)
- 360° Excavator (10 tonne & above)
- NRSWA Operative
- EUSR
- Telehandler
- SMSTS